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Douro Delights with Lisbon and Madrid Lisbon - Madrid (2028)

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From Lisbon to Madrid
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  • Panoramic aerial of Douro Valley vineyards, river and sweeping highway bridges.
  • Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument mirrored in still water with 25 de Abril Bridge glowing at twilight.
  • Crystal Palace and lake in Madrid’s Retiro Park surrounded by autumn foliage, waterfowl on the grass.
  • Iconic Belem Tower standing over the Tagus River against a brilliant blue Lisbon sky.
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  • Colorful fairy-tale Pena Palace perched on a forested hill bathed in warm evening light.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)
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  3. Day 2

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jerónimos Monastery
    • Pastel de Nata tasting
    • Portuguese salt cod fritters tasting
    • Special dinner with fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  4. Day 3

    Lisbon - Sintra

    Lisbon - Sintra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Park and National Palace of Pena

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Sintra (at your leisure)
    • Exploration of Sintra town
    • Dinner at local restaurants in Lisbon
    Landmarks
    Park and National Palace of Pena
    Serra de Sintra
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Coimbra and the country's oldest university
    • Board river ship MS Estrela
    • Welcome dinner on board
    • Illuminations cruise around Porto
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
  6. Day 5

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Palácio da Bolsa guided tour
    • Cocktail reception at Palácio da Bolsa
    • Traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town and cable car ride with port wine tasting
    • Portuguese Tart Cooking Class - hands-on pastéis de nata preparation and tasting with port
    • Active Walking Tour of Porto through medieval streets and Ribeira harbour quarter
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Ribeira
  7. Day 6

    Porto - Entre-os-Rios

    Porto - Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Village Visit - explore charming Schist village in Penafiel with golden stone houses and narrow streets
    • Winery Tour and Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda with vineyard walk and wine paired with artisanal cheeses
    Landmarks
    Quinta da Aveleda
  8. Day 7

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over the Douro River)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Régua
    • Visit Douro Museum
    • Lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca

    Optional Activities

    • Hands-on azulejos (tile-painting) workshop in Main Lounge
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Régua to Pinhão

    Régua to Pinhão
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Lamego guided tour: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and Bola de Lamego tasting
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus: house tour, chapel and gardens
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
  10. Day 9

    Pinhão

    Pinhão
    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pinhão Railway Station
    • Visit local quinta
    • Captain's farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
  11. Day 10

    Pocinho to Vega de Terron

    Pocinho to Vega de Terron
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Côa Parque Museum tour: UNESCO site with interactive exhibitions on prehistoric rock art
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art tour: 4WD journey to Penascosa (approximately 6 kilometres) to view Palaeolithic engravings
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Penascosa
  12. Day 11

    Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Madrid

    Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Visit University of Salamanca
    • Visit House of Shells in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  13. Day 12

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Visit Plaza Mayor
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Plaza Mayor
  14. Day 13

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Optional Activities

    • Madrid Food Tour - culinary tour of traditional Spanish cuisine and best food spots
    • Museo del Prado - collection of artwork from Italian and Flemish artists including Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Rubens and Bosch
    • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - visit to second largest stadium in Spain and home of Real Madrid Football Club
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
  15. Day 14

    Madrid

    Madrid

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